Property Overview:
497 Bancroft St is a single-family home in Santa Clara, CA, built in 1960. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,215 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, central air heating and cooling (Nest thermostat), and a solar-heated pool. The estimated home value is $1,766,000 (last sold for $2,000,000 in 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Sutter Elementary, Santa Clara Community Day, and Juan Cabrillo Middle.- Average SAT score: 1008 (521 Math, 487 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 68.1% white-collar jobs, 31.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 49,805 (11% growth since 2000).
- 64% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.79%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.34%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 47.3°F (January), 82.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $77,277.
- Average annual spending: $58,022.
Property Features:
- Stunning renovation in desirable Forest Park neighborhood.
- Designer kitchen:
- Abundant natural lighting
- Custom cabinets, quartz counters, new stainless appliances
- Kitchen island with seating
- Herringbone tile backsplash (2019 remodel)
- Pendant lighting
- Spacious media/family room:
- Wall-mounted, fully articulating 75" Sony 4K HDR TV
- Sliding doors to solar-heated pool
- Formal living room:
- Fireplace
- Large picture window
- Hardwood floors with crown molding and wide baseboards
- Energy-efficient features:
- Recessed LED lighting
- Dual-paned windows
- Central air heating/cooling (Nest thermostat)
- Laundry: Brand new washer and dryer with extra storage in attached garage
- Automated sprinkler systems (front and back yards)
- Remodeled pool and garden (2019):
- Glass safety fence, travertine pavers, flowers, lush fruit trees
- Solar panels for pool (subsidized by city)
- Flexible layout:
- Main level bedroom and half bath (ideal for home office)
- Roomy master suite with attached bath and multiple closets
- Two additional bedrooms upstairs with hall bath
- Extremely quiet, close-knit neighborhood; easy walk to parks and schools
Location Benefits:
- Easy access to schools, parks, restaurants, Pruneridge Golf Course, Caltrain, freeways, and Santana Row
- Minutes from Apple Campus and major high-tech companies
- Family-friendly and ideal for entertaining
- Close to recreation and community amenities